Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-11
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
The diagram below illustrate the layout of farm in 1950 and how that same location appear in present day.
Overall, many new facilities can seen in new farm, like parking, solar panels camping field holiday cottage which was not include in 1950 farm.
Start with 1950 farm, It attached with road and and also have river in west side, a big area is dedicated for sheep northeast and in middle a smart track which is make farm to connect with road. the portion like fruit tress soft fruit vegetables, barn, farmhouse, and a chicken, can be seen in 1950 farm.
On the other hand, Parking has been added with road, camping field also constructed in the place of sheep near that a small area is dedicated for solar panels, farm shop is also add with fruit tree soft fruits and vegetables left unchanged a new holiday cottage has been build near road.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the farm site in 1950 and the present day. You successfully identified key changes such as the addition of parking, solar panels, and the holiday cottage, while noting what remained unchanged. However, the overview is slightly underdeveloped; it would be stronger if you highlighted the most significant transformation, such as the shift from a purely agricultural focus to a more commercial/tourism-oriented site. While you mention the main features, the description of the 1950 layout is a bit fragmented, and some details, like the 'chicken' (likely a chicken coop), are slightly unclear. Overall, the response addresses the requirements of the task effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression from the past to the present. You use some cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'Start with', and 'On the other hand' to signal transitions. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or grammatically awkward, such as 'Start with 1950 farm'. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow between sentences within paragraphs could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used in grammatically correct contexts would help elevate the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary to describe the changes, such as 'dedicated', 'constructed', and 'unchanged'. However, there are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'a smart track which is make farm to connect' and 'a chicken' (referring to a structure). Some of these errors, while not impeding communication, show a lack of precision. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise collocations and ensuring that nouns and verbs are used accurately in context, rather than relying on basic descriptive terms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('diagram below illustrate', 'many new facilities can seen'), missing articles ('in 1950 farm'), and incorrect verb forms ('which was not include', 'has been build'). These errors are noticeable and occur consistently. While the meaning remains clear, the high frequency of these basic grammatical mistakes limits the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice constructions will significantly improve your accuracy.
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